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independent.co.uk - Steve Fowler - Are the drawbacks of electric cars being ignored? This is my view as an EV expert
Are the drawbacks of electric cars being ignored? This is my view as an EV expert
The Independent

Electric cars have become a familiar sight on Britain's roads, yet many drivers remain unconvinced they're ready for everyday life. Questions about repair costs, insurance premiums and charging infrastructure still land in my inbox on a regular…

manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Miranda Pell - Major change for all electric vehicle drivers confirmed for 2028
Major change for all electric vehicle drivers confirmed for 2028
Manchester Evening News

People who own and drive electric vehicles will have to join a new pay-per-mile scheme which is set to be introduced in April 2028, the Government has said. The news follows a lengthy consultation period, and will see drivers of electric cars…

theconversation.com - Michelle Shu Wun Kuek - 20 years ago, China bet big on electric vehicles. Now Western carmakers are feeling the pain
20 years ago, China bet big on electric vehicles. Now Western carmakers are feeling the pain
The Conversation

In Germany, Japan and the United States, famous carmakers are in trouble. One reason is intense competition from Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers – and growing public demand for EVs. The automakers who dominated the 20th century have…

express.co.uk - Rob Virtue - Buying a used electric car? These are five things you must check before handing over money
Buying a used electric car? These are five things you must check before handing over money
Daily Express

There are host of questions you need to ask before buying a used EV Buying a used electric car can save drivers thousands of pounds, but knowing what to look for before signing on the dotted line is key. With used EV prices becoming increasingly…

carscoops.com - Brad Anderson - The Average Electric Car In China Is Younger Than Your Phone
The Average Electric Car In China Is Younger Than Your Phone
Carscoops

The typical Chinese EV has been on the road for less than two years. Nine in ten of the country's EVs get replaced in under five years. Seven in ten gas cars in China stay beyond the five-year mark. I've been using my trusty Samsung smartphone for…

electrek.co - Jameson Dow - Aptera announces nationwide repair network for its upcoming solar electric car
Aptera announces nationwide repair network for its upcoming solar electric car
Electrek

Aptera has officially announced a repair network partnership which will give owners of its upcoming solar electric car access to thousands of repair shops nationwide. Aptera is an old name in the EV industry at this point, but it's one that hasn't…

thestandard.com.hk - The Standard 英文虎報 - China turns to electric taxis to soften Hormuz oil shock
China turns to electric taxis to soften Hormuz oil shock
The Standard

China has an increasingly important buffer against oil price shocks: electric taxis. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Across Chinese cities, taxi usage and ridesharing are booming. In May, people took 3.05 billion trips, with government data showing…

express.co.uk - Luke Chillingsworth - Exact date Rachel Reeves' new 3p per mile charge will start - £300 per year
Exact date Rachel Reeves' new 3p per mile charge will start - £300 per year
Daily Express

Rachel Reeves' new pay-per-mile tax plan will launch in April 2028 Officials have confirmed when Rachel Reeves' controversial new pay-per-mile car tax scheme is set to hit UK roads. The Chancellor had already revealed that a 3p per mile charge…

mirror.co.uk - Steven Smith - AA issues new update as EV model sold in UK 'drops to £8,146
AA issues new update as EV model sold in UK 'drops to £8,146
Daily Mirror

The cost of some of Britain's most sought-after Electric Vehicles (EVs) has plunged over the past year, with several popular models now available for thousands of pounds less. Drivers can now pick up a used Nissan Leaf for an average of just over…

smh.com.au - Juliana Liu - How China's EV boom spun dangerously out of control
How China's EV boom spun dangerously out of control
The Sydney Morning Herald

You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. China's electric vehicle industry is often held up as proof that the central government successfully engineered global champions through massive…

express.co.uk - Luke Chillingsworth - UK drivers hit with 'mileage checks' in new Rachel Reeves rule change
UK drivers hit with 'mileage checks' in new Rachel Reeves rule change
Daily Express

Drivers face new 'mileage checks' under Rachel Reeves' tax changes Rachel Reeves' controversial new pay–per-mile car tax rule will force British drivers to undergo new “mileage checks” every year. The Treasury has confirmed…

forbes.com - Zachary Folk - Lucid Motors Denies 'Completely False' Bankruptcy Rumors
Lucid Motors Denies 'Completely False' Bankruptcy Rumors
Forbes

Electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid Motors denied rumors it was considering filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, after a report suggesting it could prompted a more than 55% crash in its stock Tuesday afternoon. The beleaguered electric vehicle…

autoguide.com - Ross Ballot - General Motors Weighs Using Chinese Tech For Cadillac Optiq
General Motors Weighs Using Chinese Tech For Cadillac Optiq
Autoguide

With a barrage of tariffs and regulations changing things daily, it's anyone's guess as to where the next round of electric vehicles will be built and subsequently sold. And thanks to inexpensive labor and manufacturing, it seems that a growing…

forbes.com - Bernard Marr - BYD's Bold Plan To Beat Tesla In The Humanoid Robot Race
BYD's Bold Plan To Beat Tesla In The Humanoid Robot Race
Forbes

BYD is expanding beyond electric vehicles with an ambitious humanoid robot strategy spanning factories, dealerships and eventually consumers' homes. BYD beat Tesla to become the world's leading seller of electric vehicles in 2025. Now the Chinese…

thestandard.com.hk - The Standard 英文虎報 - BMW races to catch up in a Chinese EV market that won't slow
BMW races to catch up in a Chinese EV market that won't slow
The Standard

BMW is betting on its long-awaited Neue Klasse electric cars to revive its fortunes in China after two years of declining sales. The problem for the German automaker is that China's EV race may have already moved on without it. SCROLL TO CONTINUE…

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